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    Western Union money transfer

    If you don't need the money right away, I would suggest you login to your Western Union account, fill out the form for the transfer, and just do NOT click on the Transfer confirmation. Exit the site or app. Chances are, you'll get a promotion code for a free transfer or a half off the transfer...
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    Foreign credit cards purchases at MEP rate

    It's a win-win-win for the government, tourists, and even the credit card companies. Remember that credit card volumes went up significantly and will continue to go up as news spreads and people get comfortable with it. Also, people don't get the true MEP rate since they take a cut as part of...
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    Large bottles of ibuprofen

    "New metabolic findings revealed that banana metabolites potentially mimic how ibuprofen works to reduce pain and swelling, and how they help the immune system function effectively..." Banana metabolites, or the products of metabolism, seem to limit the expression of COX-2 mRNA, the same enzyme...
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    99% loss of value in peso in my time, momentous day

    I believe you and Ries are both correct, especially if you actually compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges, and take into account that certain things are subjective. There's of course also the concept that the grass always look greener on the other side of the fence. Bottom line, it...
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    Politicians playing with fire

    If physically attacking politicians and government officials become normalized in the eyes of the the citizens, then the end result is officials who will be influenced by threats of violence and intimidation. You might be rooting for or excusing those who do the attacks now, but just keep in...
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    Cash, Debit Card, Credit Card, ATM, and MEP Rate

    Last month I saw the Western Union fee jumped up by a lot at some point, but they sent me a coupon for 50% off the fee. Right now, the fee seems to be back to reasonable range again, and they emailed me a coupon for a free transfer. The rate is now ~1:404. The lesson here seems to be that...
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    Considering retiring in Argentina but have so many questions

    It's very common for people to setup a family charity foundation and distribute only a small amount each year so that it can exist in perpetuity, for obvious reasons... i.e. ego/legacy. Having a charity exist in perpetuity is a good thing, and unlike governments, they can exist without...
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    Considering retiring in Argentina but have so many questions

    Putting aside how Musk, Gates, or Bezos lean politically... It's simply unfair to say they have not paid any taxes. People can debate whether they or anyone else have paid their so called 'fair share' of taxes, but they have in fact paid billions in taxes directly, but more importantly, their...
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    Embassy

    After you schedule a regular appointment, you should be able to sign-in to your account and request to expedite the appointment. Of course there are only a limited number of reasons to request an expedite, but the approval is at their discretion. You might just have to be creative, but...
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    Cash, Debit Card, Credit Card, ATM, and MEP Rate

    Near Recoleta Cemetery, I saw an attempt to cover an utility hole or some large hole with old newspaper or magazine and tape! Yes, with paper! I can see that the paper has gotten wet and the water broken through.
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    Cash, Debit Card, Credit Card, ATM, and MEP Rate

    I originally ended up landing on the BAexpats site while researching for my trip to BA earlier this month. I really appreciate the info I found on this site and would like to share some info that others might find interesting or perhaps even helpful for their trip. I landed at Ezeiza mid...
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